David B. Franzen at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Orange Circuit Court
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
David B. Franzen
Judge · Orange Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia, which covers the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange
Education
- William & Mary Law School — J.D. (1986)
- in History — University of Virginia — B.A. (1980)
Additional information
- Before joining the bench, Franzen was a shareholder at Lenhart Pettit, a Virginia law firm.
- Notable Assignments: Has presided over the Orange-Madison Adult Drug Treatment Court.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Statewide
Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
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View Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster ↗Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗